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by jimbo
Sun May 28, 2006 5:45 pm
Forum: S4 (B5 Typ 8D) 1997-2002
Topic: Urgent help needed, immobiliser
Replies: 2
Views: 658

RE: Urgent help needed, immobiliser

Cheers Graham, the cars always started fine after I've had the battery disconnected in the past, pretty sure its the immobiliser.

The cars a 99 pre face lift if thats any help.
by jimbo
Sun May 28, 2006 4:56 pm
Forum: S4 (B5 Typ 8D) 1997-2002
Topic: Urgent help needed, immobiliser
Replies: 2
Views: 658

Urgent help needed, immobiliser

Removed the clocks from the dash today and it seems i have upset the immobiliser, The ignition works and the car starts but dies again after a second and the immobiliser light flashes. I know the immobiliser is in the clocks but thought this was only a problem if the dash was changed for another. Is...
by jimbo
Tue May 09, 2006 7:53 pm
Forum: Spotters Forum
Topic: Black RS4 Ambleside
Replies: 2
Views: 453

RE: Black RS4 Ambleside

Sorry, B5 didnt get a good look at it as i was sat having a pint when he drove past.
by jimbo
Sun May 07, 2006 6:45 pm
Forum: Spotters Forum
Topic: Black RS4 Ambleside
Replies: 2
Views: 453

Black RS4 Ambleside

Saturday lunch time in the town center, saw a silver Noble by the lake and a TVR club on a drive out.
by jimbo
Mon Sep 26, 2005 9:09 pm
Forum: S4 (B5 Typ 8D) 1997-2002
Topic: Fitting suspension arms
Replies: 7
Views: 1222

Cheers Morpheous, i misunderstood your first post but all became clear as i ordered mine today from VAG-Parts. As you say above, there is not a kit for the S4, the A4 kit has to be used plus the additional upper arms and trackrod ends for the S4. Seems i'm also going to have a set of A4 upper arms t...
by jimbo
Fri Sep 23, 2005 4:35 pm
Forum: S4 (B5 Typ 8D) 1997-2002
Topic: Fitting suspension arms
Replies: 7
Views: 1222

Thanks for the help, the car went in last year for the arm recall and everything was ok, its just this last month that its started knocking. The local stealer wants £134 for the lower front arm, which made the kit from VAG-Parts look better value at £330+VAT for the lot, however i was not aware ther...
by jimbo
Thu Sep 22, 2005 9:11 pm
Forum: S4 (B5 Typ 8D) 1997-2002
Topic: Fitting suspension arms
Replies: 7
Views: 1222

Fitting suspension arms

Has anyone any experience of changing their suspension arms?
One or more of mine have started knocking and the full kit from VAG Parts
seems the most cost effective in the long term.
The arms look a straight forward swap if the bolts come off ok but any tips would be helpful.

Cheers
by jimbo
Mon Aug 22, 2005 8:47 pm
Forum: Spotters Forum
Topic: Avus RS4 Co Durham
Replies: 0
Views: 298

Avus RS4 Co Durham

In Consett, 5pm Monday.
Not seen it before so it may have been passing through.
by jimbo
Sat Jul 30, 2005 6:35 pm
Forum: General Car Chat
Topic: Optimax now 99.9 ltr
Replies: 9
Views: 1257

RE: Re: RE: Optimax now 99.9 ltr

Filled up twice this week, 93.9p in Newcastle and 96.9p in Durham. 3p a ltr differance 10 mins up the road!!!!

Jim
by jimbo
Tue Jul 26, 2005 8:19 pm
Forum: Spotters Forum
Topic: Blue RS6 Newcastle
Replies: 0
Views: 320

Blue RS6 Newcastle

Dark blue avant, near Swalwell roundabout about 5:30 Monday night.

Jim
by jimbo
Wed Jul 06, 2005 6:28 pm
Forum: RS4 (B5 Typ 8D) 1999-2001
Topic: Slower then my old S4?
Replies: 45
Views: 5048

Tombs
If you want your old S4 back I'd be willing for a straight swap!
by jimbo
Sun Apr 24, 2005 9:57 am
Forum: Trackdays and Meets
Topic: VW/Audi Track Day 2005 Croft
Replies: 62
Views: 5128

Sorry i didn't get much crack with you all yesterday, ended up with the three year old nephew who's attention span didn't last very long.
I'll leave him at home next time and introduce myself properly.
by jimbo
Fri Apr 22, 2005 5:00 pm
Forum: Trackdays and Meets
Topic: VW/Audi Track Day 2005 Croft
Replies: 62
Views: 5128

Cheers Tarmac Terrorist, if thats an offer i'll keep a look out for you.

Jim
by jimbo
Thu Apr 21, 2005 5:25 pm
Forum: Trackdays and Meets
Topic: VW/Audi Track Day 2005 Croft
Replies: 62
Views: 5128

I should be able to get to Croft on Saturday just to watch the action, hopefully i can get a bit chat and put some faces to names.

Jim
by jimbo
Sat Feb 12, 2005 7:16 pm
Forum: Spotters Forum
Topic: Black RS4 Rome
Replies: 2
Views: 495

Black RS4 Rome

Above the Spanish steps, one of the few cars in Rome without any moped scars.
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